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AV12 DWO

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

107,501 mi
Last recorded107,501 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 DWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 107,501 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 104,588 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 98,144 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 90,890 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 80,395 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 75,905 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 67,256 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 61,416 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 57,618 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 48,843 miles

windscreen cracked near zone a

Fail 19 Feb 2016 48,843 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

windscreen cracked near zone a

Pass 19 Feb 2015 33,832 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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AV12 DWO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 113,200 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV12 DWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV12 DWO registered?

AV12 DWO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AV12 DWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 DWO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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